Façade Leaks: Records Are The Best Clues

This blog will look at how we can capture the details of high-rise façade leaks to make investigations and repairs more efficient and avoid the usual looking-for-a-needle-in-a-haystack scenario.

Time and Gravity Bite: The Case for Façade Forward Maintenance Plans

This blog will look at the importance of forward maintenance plans (FMP) and how getting to know your building can prevent the type of failures occurring that could potentially harm a passer-by, or worse. This blog looks at FMPs for the façade, which is often neglected, albeit with clean windows.

Asset or Sleeping Liability: The Case for Façade Technical Due Diligence

This blog will discuss the reasons why the technical due diligence (TDD) process is so important if you want to avoid costly failures.

On The Face Of It: #5 Common Defects: Glazing

Blog #4 in this series will look at some glass types and common glazing defects.

On The Face Of It: #4 Common Defects: Gaskets

Blog #4 in this series will look at gaskets - a vital but often neglected component.

On The Face Of It: #3 Water Managed and Pressure Equalised Systems

Blog #3 in this series will look at two commonly used drainage systems - Water Managed and Pressure Equalised.

On The Face Of It: #2 Stick Built and Unitised Systems

Blog #2 in this series will look at two commonly used curtain wall types - Stick Built and Unitised Systems.

On The Face Of It: #1 Curtain Wall Facade Systems

Blog #1 in this series will provide an introduction to curtain walls and a brief look at their evolution.

Take a deep breath Landlords – You need an Asbestos Management Plan

... legislative requirement for commercial Landlords to identify and have a management plan by 4th April 2018 for pre-2000 buildings.